Of Mice and Men covers many different themes. ... The dream depended so much on the relationship between George and Lennie that it could no longer be carried out without one of them. George and Lennie are very devoted to one another. ... George depends on Lennie for companionship, just as Lennie depends on George. ... The title of the story "Of Mice and Men" refers to the fact that dreams don't always go right. ...

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That definition perfectly describes the feeling and atmosphere of John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men". ... One character in "Of Mice and Men" that represents loneliness is Crooks. ... (simply put, "of mice and men" is the literary embodiment of "hey, it happens.") ... In John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, George was a true friend to Lennie. ... George told Lennie to keep his mouth shut and stay away from the men at the ranch. ...

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Of Mice and Men protrudes the power of psychological ascendancy where several characters in the novel, most notably Lennie, fall victim to the intellectual influence of their authoritative figures. ... Lennie who had been watching, imitated George exactly," elucidates the clout that George has over Lennie. ... Due to George's usual reprimands against Lennie's deportments, Lennie holds the expectation of George's once again disapproval of him. ... The novella Of Mice and Men illuminates this perception thoroughly, where in its context, social power is exploited cynically and...

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Of Mice and Men protrudes the power of psychological ascendancy where several characters in the novel, most notably Lennie, fall victim to the intellectual influence of their authoritative figures. ... Lennie who had been watching, imitated George exactly," elucidates the clout that George has over Lennie. ... Due to George's usual reprimands against Lennie's deportments, Lennie holds the expectation of George's once again disapproval of him. ... The novella Of Mice and Men illuminates this perception thoroughly, where in its context, social power is exploited cynically and...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Recently I have read an exhilarating novel called "Of Mice And Men", written by John Steinbeck. ... Although Lennie means no harm by his actions, George felt he could not risk letting him ruin any more lives, so to prevent any further mishaps George shoots Lennie. ... This shows the relationship to be so close that it is quickly remarked on by others. ... "Lennie said, "Tell about that place George." ... In conclusion, I find "Of Mice And Men" a good read, the characters, George, Lennie and Crooks are designed in such a way that they portray the themes of friendship, racism and dreams suc...

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Several sets of characters in "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, had dreams but not all of them were possible to achieve. ... George and Lennie's dream to own a ranch together proved to be unattainable for several reasons. ... That'd be better than mice. ... (page 41) Crook's dream is also unrealistic because of the relationship between the blacks and whites back then. ... He was even going to volunteer at George and Lennie's farm. ...

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Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers who move around to find job opportunities during the Great Depression in California. In Of Mice and Men, the killing of Lennie and Candy's Dog are symbolic physically and non-physically. ... Steinbeck may present Lennie as acting "like a terrier" toward George, but even George struggles, on this occasion, to tame Lennie. ... Lennie looks up to George. ... Steinbeck presents George and Lennie's relationship as being unique as during the time this novella was set itineran...

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As one anonymous writer noted, "A strong relationship starts with two brave people who are ready to sacrifice anything for one another.... George is one of the main characters included in the novella Of Mice and Men, written by the well-known author, John Steinbeck. ... George makes a great deal of sacrifices when he takes the role as Lennie's new guardian. ... Throughout all of the hardships George endures, he still remains loyal to Lennie and stands by his side; he will always ensure Lennie's protection. ... John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men is classic story abo...

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John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, is a tragic and endearing story of the unconditional friendship between two virtually opposite men. ... The setting is the final contributing factor to the meaningfulness of Of Mice and Men. ... Many men traveled all over the country to look for work, but very seldom did any travel together like Lennie and George did. ... Yet Lennie and George's relationship defies the circumstance which their setting provides. ... George and Lennie are characterized by a relationship similar to a father and a child. ...

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I decided to read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck because I enjoyed reading The Pearl for class. ... In this paper I want to discuss the relationship that is established between George and Lenny. ... The poem is about the plans of mice and men going wrong. ... The first chapter did a tremendous job in establishing the relationship between George and Lenny. ... In conclusion, the sudden and tragic end of the relationship between George and Lennie signifies that the two have lost a dream that is larger than they can imagine. ...

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OF MICE AND MEN Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is a story which shows how weak the human trait of loyalty can be if put through the test of time. ... Of Mice and Men", by John Steinbeck, is composed of four major themes.These themes are the value of dreams and goals, moral responsibility, social injustice, and the bond of friendship and loyalty. Of mice and men is a novel about two men, George Milton and Lennie Small, who go to work on a ranch in California together. ... Without George, Lennie does not understand what to do. ... EVALUATION The story tries to explaining the importanc...

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In the novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the characters, Crooks, Candy, and Curly's wife all exhibit some form of loneliness. ... Through his novel, Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck demonstrates that often times, a victim of isolation will have a never-ending search to fulfill a friendship. ... Like Lennie, Crooks has a "relationship" with loneliness. ... Candy and his dog had the same relationship that George and Lennie had shared for so many years. ... Throughout the story, Of Mice and Men, the reader discovers the many sources of solitude, primarily being discrimination and prejud...

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This is what life is like for George, Lennie, Candy, Crooks, and Curley's wife in John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. Two men, George and Lennie travel on a road trip to Salinas, California picking up whatever work they can find. ... George knew that if he didn't kill Lennie, he would regret it, just like Candy. ... George gives Lennie advice on if he ever did something bad. ... It clearly depicts the relationship between George and Lennie. ...

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Of Mice and Men If you have read the novel 'Of Mice and Men' and are anything like me, then the novel will have held you captivated. ... For me the relationship between George and Lennie was very interesting. ... There is nothing obvious about what George gets out of this relationship, but I think it might be the pleasure of having a hold over Lennie. ... Through the book, the reader is being told about the mice that Lennie killed, by petting them too hard. ... Lennie gets companionship and a carer, out of this relationship and these are the things he needs the most. ...

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Of Mice and Men was written by John Steinbeck in 1937. ... AS Curley starts to pick on Lennie due to his physique, George stands up for Lennie. ... Right from the start the reader's attention is drawn to their strong relationship. Possibly the main theme of Of Mice and Men is broken dreams. ... Of Mice and Men has many writing techniques and themes/issues underlying in the text. ...

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In the novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the characters, Crooks, Candy, and Curly's wife all exhibit some form of loneliness. ... Through his novel, Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck demonstrates that often times, a victim of isolation will have a never-ending search to fulfill a friendship. ... Like Lennie, Crooks has a "relationship" with loneliness. ... Candy and his dog had the same relationship that George and Lennie had shared for so many years. ... Throughout the story, Of Mice and Men, the reader discovers the many sources of solitude, primarily being discrimination and preju...

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book, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the author reveals many aspects about George and Lennie's personalities and their friendship. There is no doubt that, looking at George and Lennie's relationship (in the 1930s) from a 21st century middle class point of view, George was harsh, mean, and derogatory to Lennie. ... On one occasion when Lennie got into trouble in Weed, George told Slim how they hid in an irrigation ditch all day so the party of men couldn't find and kill him (Steinbeck 46). He could've just as easily left Lennie for the men to find, but he chose not t...

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"OF MICE AND MEN" is John Steinbeck's famous novel of two men struggling through wreckage of the Great Depression. ... That is exactly what George Milton and Lennie Small do in "OF MICE AND MEN." ... George can be grouped as a bourgeoisie, and Lennie as a proletariat. ... Because of Lennie's strength, George seems to allure Lennie to find a job with him, so that he can earn more money. ... George kills Lennie without any mercy in order to get rid of his burden. ...

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In Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, isolation, despair and destruction pervade in relation to the characters Curley's wife and Crooks. ... All the characters in Steinbeck's Of 2/ "Isolation, despair and destruction pervade Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men." ... Crooks is the character filled with the greatest sense of despair within Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. ... He tells Lennie " "s"pose George went into town tonight and you never heard from him no more." ... Also Crooks tries to destroy the dream George, Lennie, and Candy share...

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In the story Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores how painful loneliness is, especially through Crooks, the black stable hand. ... In the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the plight of loneliness affects the thoughts and actions of Crooks by leading him to treat people cruelly, yet also causing him to seek friendship. ... Crooks' cruelty further extends as he tells Lennie that George might never return back to the ranch. Crooks said, 'S'upose George don't come back. ... Crooks is resentful about social relationship. ...

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Frank Walker, president of the National Emergency Council, 1934 questia.com- These are some of the same hardships Lennie and George two characters in Mice and Men had to go through. ... In Of Mice and Men women are portrayed as sex objects trying to capture and corrupt men. ... George warns Lennie to stay away from her that she is nothing but trouble. ... In Of Mice and Men there are also many examples of the cruelty of the world. ... One character that had to endure racism in Of Mice and Men is Crooks. ...

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Of Mice and Men concerns itself with the story of Lennie Small and George Milton, two poor workers in the Salinas River Valley. ... The role of the family in Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath is very apparent. Although not technically family, Lennie and George are like brothers. Lennie is the muscle, and George the brain, Lennie the child, and George the father. Lennie has a blind devotion to George, and above all he values their companionship, which resembles closely a familial relationship. ...

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Of Mice and Men also reflected Steinbeck's personal experiences. ... Many aspects of John Steinbeck's childhood are reflected in Of Mice and Men. ... John Steinbeck's experiences in his relationships with women were reflected in his novel Of Mice and Men. ... It is said that the relationship between George and Lennie could never be equaled by the relationship of any male and female character Steinbeck has written of (O'Connor, p54). ... Steinbeck, John, Of Mice and Men, Triangle Books, New York, 1938. ...

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